Trips Blog
Türkiye #3 - Healing lives through Christ
On Day 2 of our trip, our team participated in a Radmard conference. Radmard means “men of righteousness” and is a Christian men’s ministry in Iran. Reza, a Pars graduate, leads this ministry. The men gathered are living in Iran. Both teams shared stories of Jesus Christ at work healing us through lives marked by addiction, pain, anger, and shame.
Türkiye #2 - Our day in Constantinople
Thank you for joining us for our Day 1 Vlog in which Associate Director Tom Boone introduces our visit in Türkiye (Turkey) with Muslim background believers from Iran.
Türkiye #1 - Tired and yet energized
The Outreach Foundation team has arrived in Istanbul! For the next several days, we will be visiting with three Iranian house church networks and taking part in their leadership conferences. After a long two days of travel, it is good to be here and we are energized at the thought of those whom we will be meeting.
Lithuania #5 - Worship and Fellowship with City Church
We shared Sunday worship and fellowship with City Church Klaipeda. This portion of our visit was the final day in an incredible week of prayer, discussions, and learning of the Lithuanian and Russian contexts in which City Church has struggled to flourish.
Lithuania #4 - Hope and Encouragement
Day #4 Vlog from our team visiting Lithuania and City Church. Bryan Smith and TJ Hughes share their thoughts about the hope and encouragement they feel after spending time with Pastor Saul and City Church leaders.
Lithuania #3 - Having an open heart
Our Day #3 Vlog is with Gordon and Ellen Shaffer, who share their thoughts about the conversations and activities in Vilnius and Kaunas.
Lithuania #2 - A Message of Hope
Join us for the Day #2 Vlog from our team visiting Lithuania and City Church. Jessica VanLeeuwen and Jolie Blankenship share their thoughts about the emotional day learning about history and hope.
Germany #6 — Returning home encouraged
Day 6 video blog coming to you on our team's travel day back home. Our team is worn out from all the amazing things they experienced the past 10 days. Hear from our Associate Director Tom Boone as he puts a bow on this trip with great insights about our hosts and team visiting.
Lithuania #1 - The Visit with City Church has begun
The Outreach Foundation is introducing a team from Crestwood Church near RIchmond, VA, to our partner in Lithuania - City Church. Join us as we continue with our trip vlog series.
Germany #5 — God Sightings
Day 5 Video Blog from Germany! Hear from our Outreach Foundation Board Member Powell Jones, Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, as he recaps our second to last day on the ground in Nuremberg.
Germany #4 — Inspiring and heartbreaking
Day 4 video blog coming to you, on the way back from Pastor Sargez’s house! Listen as Ben and Heather Lindquist from First Presbyterian Church - Thomasville bring a word and recap from a busy day in and around Nuremberg.
Germany #3 — The Holy Spirit Working Through the Persian Diaspora
Check out our day 3 vlog from our very own Jeremy Churchill. The team on the ground in Nuremberg got to tour the city, learning the history of the place our Persian friends now call home. They also heard from our partner Pastor Mehrdad who shared his testimony and told us about his ministry. It is amazing how God is using Mehrdad and his family to minister to Iranians here in Germany! check back later for day 4 of our video blog series from Germany.